Luo De nodded slightly, indicating Lusen to continue speaking.

"The last point is that the candidate needs to have sufficiently strong ability."

Lusen thoughtfully analyzed, "I personally think that when evaluating this point, the wise ones consider more about your status as a Noble Lord."

"You are completely different from other spellcasters."

"We must not only consider your personal spellcasting ability but also your dragon, your army, and the resources you control."

Lusen said jokingly, "With all these considerations, I think even the wise ones themselves might not be your match."

Luo De smiled and nodded in agreement.

In fact, considering personal ability, the wise ones would also not be Luo De's match.

Luo De could consume life force to greatly increase his power and also transform into a dragon.

Though there are time constraints, it's more than enough to deal with ordinary wizard apprentices.

Of course, Luo De wouldn't say these redundant words.

"Then, with this, you and Linda can stay and help me with matters?"

Luo De's tone carried a hint of expectation.

"Yes, that's one of the powers you hold as a Secret Law Member."

Lusen's eyes sparkled with excitement,

"Moreover, you can freely access all the existing knowledge of the Dawn Society, including information on ancient relics currently under research."

Lusen said without reservation, "The Dawn Society has discovered a divine relic on an island in the western sea, which is close to being decoded, you can visit if you're interested."

"I'll go once things settle down," Luo De casually replied.

Lusen paused for a moment and continued, "You can also publish various tasks within the Dawn Society."

"Just offer some bounty, and there will be spellcasters willing to serve you."

"Whether it's alchemy potion crafting, breaking curses, or researching certain magic materials."

After listening, Luo De nodded contentedly.

These powers are indeed valuable; it seems the dragon blood and sea monster fluid he offered weren't in vain.

"You can now deploy up to five lower-grade wizard apprentices here."

Lusen added, "Have them stationed in the border town long-term to provide you various services."

"No hurry."

Luo De looked earnestly at Lusen, "For now, I only trust you and Linda."

"I don't know the others well yet; we'll wait and see."

Luo De openly expressed his concerns, which was also an acknowledgment of Lusen.

"Thank you for your trust." Lusen nodded joyfully in salute.

"How is the extraordinary talent screening among the residents going?"

Luo De shifted the topic, inquiring.

Now that Lusen was under his governance, Luo De was entirely unreserved in utilizing him.

"I was about to report this to you, "

Lusen sighed slightly, immediately piquing Luo De's interest.

"In the screening of new candidates from Eagle Ridge and Black Pine Ridge, we discovered seven children with wizard aptitude and four children with witch aptitude." 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Lusen paused for a moment,

"One of the witches has already naturally awakened and can sense the emotions of surrounding plants, thus helping them."

"Eleven children with extraordinary aptitude, that's a good thing indeed."

Luo De asked with a smile, "Why are you sighing then?"

"It is indeed a good thing, sir; this completely exceeds the normal ratio," Lusen replied.

Normally, finding two or three in ten thousand children would already be quite good.

But now, among over three thousand children, there are eleven; Lusen was overjoyed.

"But my joy didn't last long."

Lusen's face turned bitter, "In the screenings around the border town in other villages and settlements, we checked nearly a thousand children."

"Found only two children with wizard aptitude and one yet-to-awaken witch."

"While this ratio isn't low either, compared to Eagle Ridge, the gap is enormous."

Lusen hesitated for a moment, lowered his voice, and said,

"Could it be that Eagle Ridge possesses some extraordinary items or relics influencing those children's growth, awakening their extraordinary talents?"

"Perhaps you could send someone to explore the surroundings and might discover some relics."

Lusen's eyes held a shred of expectation.

"No need for that now."

Luo De naturally knew exactly what influenced those children.

He wore a faint smile and said, "Let's halt the screening work for now, first help these fifteen children with their enlightenment."

"We'll discuss other matters later; currently, there are more important things to handle."

The children of Eagle Ridge and Black Pine Ridge were entirely influenced by Luo De's own realm.

And the lands of the Cold Blade Clan were under Luo De's control for too short a time; the effects were not yet obvious, needing more time to become apparent.

"Alright, I understand."

Lusen nodded in response.

He also knew that the Northern Province had just been conquered by Luo De, with many things needing priority attention.

Energy couldn't be wasted on those insubstantial speculations.

After completing his report, Lusen did not leave immediately.

He stood on the spot, suddenly lowered his head, his demeanor becoming shy, with an embarrassed smile on his face.

"Hmm?"

Luo De noticed Lusen's shyness and asked with a smile, "What's making you look like that?"

"Lord Luo De, I wanted to ask…"

Lusen's voice grew quieter, "Does your sister, Miss Dora, have a romantic partner?"

As soon as this question was raised, Luo De immediately understood Lusen's intent.

"This kind of question, Lusen, you better ask her personally."

Luo De said sincerely.

His tone became solemn.

"I don't want to overly interfere in Dora's romantic affairs; feelings should be free."